I can describe the three branches of U.S. Government. View the following resources to review about the branches of government.









What makes a good leader? As the Presidential Election approaches, we will studying national, state, and local government in Social Studies. This week, we began discussing what makes a good leader. For more information on the Presidential Election and both candidates, check out Scholastic News.
Check out some additional resources about government in the United States:


  • Branches of Government Game
  • Ben's Guide-"Created especially for students in grades 3-5, this website provides helpful information about government organized into the following sections: Our Nation, Historical Documents, Branches of Government, How Laws Are Made, National Versus State Government, Election Process, Citizenship, Symbols of the U.S. Government, Games and Activities, Glossary, and links to U.S. Government Web Sites for Kids." -http://www.clrn.org/weblinks/details.cfm?id=937

  • Branches of Government Brainpop Video
  • Check out this Flocabulary Video about the Presidential Election!